Feeling pain in the knee joint that is restricting your movement while walking and doing other daily activities? Arthroscopic meniscus repair allows early return to sports and regular life. Get in touch with our expert orthopedic doctors for effective and advanced meniscus tear treatments.
Meniscus tear surgery is a procedure in which an orthopedic surgeon repairs the damaged meniscus ligament present in the knee joint. A meniscus tear can occur because of an injury such as a sudden fall, sports injury, accident, etc. This surgery helps in restoring the mobility and stability of the knee joint.
At Max Health, we make sure that every person who needs advanced meniscus treatment in India gets optimal care. We leverage modern technology and treat patients with compassion to understand and resolve their problems.
Our orthopedic surgeons are skilled in performing advanced meniscus tear treatments such as meniscectomy, meniscus repair, meniscus reconstruction, etc. They have an average experience of 10-13 years and provide comprehensive meniscus tear treatments.
After a thorough diagnosis, an orthopedic doctor recommends the best-suited treatment to repair the meniscus tear. The following are the different types of procedures used for treating meniscus tear according to its severity-
If you are experiencing any of the following signs or symptoms, it can be an indication of a meniscus tear and you may need medical assistance for the same. Some of the signs can be-
The average cost of arthroscopic meniscus surgery may range from Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 80,000. The cost range is highly arbitrary and depends on a variety of factors, such as:
Consult the best orthopedic surgeons at Max Health and get the average cost of meniscus surgery.
The following are a few tips that can help you prepare for meniscus surgery-
Meniscectomy is an advanced surgical procedure that is performed with a minimally invasive technique. The following are the benefits of undergoing minimally invasive meniscectomy as compared to the traditional method of meniscus repair-
Typically, the success rate of advanced meniscus repair surgery may range from 70% to 90%. However, this is an average success rate which may vary depending on the expertise of the orthopedic surgeon, the type of technique used for repairing meniscus tear, etc.
Typically, the success rate of advanced meniscus repair surgery may range from 70% to 90%. However, this is an average success rate which may vary depending on the expertise of the orthopedic surgeon, the type of technique used for repairing meniscus tear, etc.
If the meniscus tear is mild, there is a possibility it can heal in due course by following a few minimal exercises. However, if the meniscus tear is severe, it won’t really heal on its own. Such meniscus tears would require prompt treatment to get rid of pain in the knee joint.
You may have to stay in the hospital for 1-2 days post meniscus surgery. However, the stay in the hospital totally depends on the severity of the meniscus tear and the type of treatment provided by the orthopedic surgeon.
You can resume regular activities within 10-14 days of meniscus surgery. However, the complete recovery may take six to eight months. It is always advised to consult your doctor if you feel any pain or discomfort during your recovery duration.
No. The meniscus tear surgery is performed under the influence of anesthesia which makes the procedure painless. You may feel a little discomfort post meniscus tear surgery which usually gets managed with prescribed medication by your orthopedic surgeon.
The following are a few home remedies that may help you reduce discomfort and pain caused due to meniscus tear (mild to moderate)-
Recovery after the meniscus surgery generally depends on the severity of the tear in the tissue. Therefore, it is very important to continue physiotherapy to help speed up the recovery. Typically, complete recovery after meniscus surgery takes about 4-6 months. You can start doing limited physical activity such as walking even within a week after the surgery. You can promote healing after knee reconstruction surgery by:
